Just got the New Sony 500A from CompUSA in NJ for $350

[destro_99]

Just got the Sony 500A from CompUSA in NJ for $350 I'll install it tonight and try and give as much info as i can on it. This will be my first burner.. but i'm pretty cought up with reading in this forum, so bear with me as i'm sure other people will get it first

[vw671]

Awesome! I have one on order from Dell, hopefully it will be shipped soon.

Can you write up a quick review about performance, media compatablity, etc. asap I would be VERY VERY gratefull

[jcort]

What software does it come with?

[coolestnitish]

please write a quick review for the drive. this is one of the most anticipated dvd burners ever. it would be really good if you could test it and tell us all about it. waiting eagerly

[IremainAMisterE]

Hmmmm...my uncle bought this drive yesterday as well from COMP USA for $350. So far i don't know how it performs because it's going into his new system that he's in the process of building. All i know is it looks pretty cool. LoLz
I already have a Pioneer 104, but i was thinking about buying this Sony drive and selling my 104.
Then i thought again....and im gonna take a wait and see approach. I think what Sony has done is pretty smart on their part. They're tired of getting their asses whooped in sales to the -R. Now we'll see every company coming out with both format drives.
Either way, there's always next year...With even better technology.

[destro_99]

In my rush and excitement to get this drive i completely forgot to buy some different types of media.. so all i have to work with is a CD+RW that came with it. DAMN IT!!! And i have to update Nero to be able to see the drive.

I Just checked their site and according to their list there is no support for it yet.. but i'm sure i'll be there soon. Other than that for now, I can't get MyDVD to be able to see my back-up/shrunk copy of Royal Tenanbaums>sp? I guess i'll have to check the help out. DAMN DAMN DAMN i WANNA BURN SOMETHING! I have that backup just sitting there so whenever i figure out or find out from this site how to use myDVD(or whatever it's called) I'll post here right away.